Need help with PHP BB forum

Discussion in 'Forum Management' started by caden315, Jul 9, 2007.

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    Hi

    I have a phpbb forum and it keeps getting all these porn post and viagra posts. I have added a capcha when somone signs up.

    I am rather new to this so can anyone help me with this...

    Thanks
     
    caden315, Jul 9, 2007 IP
  2. sahmothers.com

    sahmothers.com Well-Known Member

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    captcha should work fine, if not use user moderation so they can't post till you allow it.
     
    sahmothers.com, Jul 9, 2007 IP
  3. fitnawake

    fitnawake Peon

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    hi, try SpamDiet www.spamdiet.com its for phpbb2 it keep all spam away for me
     
    fitnawake, Jul 17, 2007 IP
  4. ascensions

    ascensions Active Member

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    Update to PHPBB 3, it will solve it immediately.
     
    ascensions, Jul 29, 2007 IP
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    ascensions, even if phpBB3 is a newer version, it's still unstable. Plus, it's just a matter of time until it gets hit by spammers too.
    sahmothers's solution takes away the interactivity of the forum by not working instantly for regular users.

    Instead you can install a few MOD's that will help you prevent spam. I recommend Better Captcha combined with The Humanizer. Never failed so far ;)
     
    Etherfast, Aug 1, 2007 IP
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    ascensions Active Member

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    PHPBB 3 has capcha built in.

    While it's not stable, it's "more" stable then PHPBB2.....

    My theory, is don't upgrade if nothing is wrong, but if you've got spam, don't go modifying an obsolete system.

    I had lots of spam prior to upgrading, and haven't had a single piece since.
     
    ascensions, Aug 3, 2007 IP
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    phpBB3 runs on our client sites without any glitches or instability. We haven't heard of any stability issues since RC1.

    And the spambots target phpBB2, they haven't gotten around to phpBB3 yet but I'm sure there will be sooner or later.

    For phpBB2:
    If you allow anonymous posts, install the drop-down anti-spam post confirm mod
    There are plenty of great spam mods at phpbb.com
     
    iMountain, Aug 4, 2007 IP